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What I Write

2012 National Day on Writing

October 19–20, 2012

What do you write or compose? Blog posts? Poems? Videos? Grocery lists, computer code, or song lyrics? Whatever you write, on Friday, October 19, use the hashtag #whatiwrite to share your compositions with the world as part of this year's National Day on Writing.

Join the Celebration

"What I Write" builds upon the success of last year's "Why I Write" social media campaign, during which thousands of people—youth, educators, published authors—tweeted out their many reasons for writing. This year we have an ever-growing list of collaborators:

When tweeting out links to your compositions, include the hashtag #whatiwrite . If you have space, consider including the hashtags #nwp and #dayonwriting. Also include the #whatiwrite hashtag on Google+ and Instagram posts, and as a tag for your own blog or NWP Connect posts.

Background

Participating in the National Day on Writing has become a tradition among Writing Project sites, and although the officially recognized day falls on a Saturday this year, schools are encouraged to celebrate during the week before or after October 20.

At the National Writing Project we believe that writing, in its many forms, is the signature means of communication in the 21st century. We envision a future where every person is an accomplished writer, engaged learner, and active participant in a digital, interconnected world.